Eaton Concert Series

20/09/2026

Last Sunday's concert at Eaton was an absolute triumph! Over a 100 showed up for Piers and David - their energy and enthusiasm shone through (not to mention the dazzling playing). Here's a video and if you look at about 30 seconds in, you will see Piers demonstrating his 2-recorder technique!

It's now only 2 weeks until our next concert on Sunday 4th October. We are delighted to welcome back pianist Hannah Watson Emmrich who will be joined by violinist Hannah Bell and clarinettist Joshua Borin. From tangos to Bulgarian dance rhythms, this unusual combination of instruments inspired classical composers with its folky, often raucous sound. Their programme will include Stravinskiy’s A Soldier’s Tale, Brahms’ Clarinet Sonata no.1 in F minor, op. 20 no. 1, Ravel’s Violin Sonata no. 2 in G and Bartók’s Contrasts.

13/09/2026

So one big festival has just ended (the BBC Proms) but today sees the start of our 8-month season with what will be a phenomenal concert by Wild Men of the Baroque - can't think of a better way to spend a (possibly wet) Sunday afternoon!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVCLcLUddME&t=

Look forward to seeing you there!

https://www.eatonconcertseries.co.uk/events

Piers Adams (recorders) and David Wright (harpsichord/organ) live i...

01/09/2026

Check out the updated website for this season’s Eaton Concert Series - there’s something for everyone!
www.eatonconcertseries.co.uk

23/08/2026

Three weeks today at St Andrew's Church, Eaton - Sunday 13th September at 3pm. The countdown has begun! To register your interest, please visit www.eatonconcertseries.co.uk

Virtuoso musicians Piers Adams and David Wright - who together make up half of the legendary quartet 'Red Priest' - will take us on a journey through the wild side of the baroque era with some extraordinary music by little known 17th century composers in the ‘Phantasticus’ style, alongside an array of high-baroque masterworks. Known as the “modern day pied piper”, Piers Adams captivates audiences with his charismatic stage presence and recorder playing brilliance. His playing is matched by the dazzling artistry of harpsichordist David Wright.

GRAMOPHONE Magazine described the duo’s Wild Men of the Seicento album as: "Superhuman virtuosity, a laughing recklessness and style you can't buy…” Their programme will include music by Corelli, Handel, Telemann, Castello, Bull, Uccellini, Marini, Van Eyck, Pandolfi, Royer and Biber.

09/08/2026

After a long absence, we are thrilled to announce that the Eaton Concert Series will resume on Sunday 13th September - that’s 5 weeks today!

To kick start our 2026-27 season, we are very excited to have PIERS ADAMS, recorder player extraordinaire otherwise known as the ‘modern day pied piper', return to Eaton. Do save the date and come to this concert if you can - you will not be disappointed! Piers will be playing with his harpsichord duo partner, David Wright, under the banner of 'WILD MEN of the BAROQUE’.

Further details of future concerts in the Series will be published very soon!

09/06/2026

The Concert Series is taking a break but you might be tempted by this concert taking place in Norwich Cathedral on Saturday by the Norwich Cathedral Chamber Choir. An uplifting concert with a jazzy feel!

Join us on Saturday 13 June for an evening of music inspired by The Bard 🎭

Norwich Cathedral Chamber Choir presents 'Silver-Sweet Sounds', featuring madrigals, contemporary settings of sonnets and jazz interpretations of some of Shakespeare's best-known characters.

Tickets cost £20 (£5 Under 18s).

Find out more and book tickets at https://cathedral.org.uk/events/silver-sweet-sounds/

12/04/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who supported our concert at Eaton this afternoon - it was a fabulous recital to which everyone there can attest. Both the cello and harp are beautiful instruments on their own but the unique combination of the two was wonderful and quite mesmerising. Here’s a snippet of Clare and Eleanor in action. What a sublime end to our current season of concerts.

11/04/2026

A captivating journey through centuries of sound from the intricate shimmering world of Marin Marais and Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger to the profound beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach.

Expect dazzling virtuosity, intimate solo moments, and music that dances between passion and delicacy. Along the way, discover hidden gems by Stefano Landi and Nicola Matteis, before the programme gently unfolds into the hauntingly beautiful Six Studies in English Folk Song by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

From ornate Baroque brilliance to the warmth of English folk melodies, this is a concert full of contrast, colour, and emotion.

06/04/2026

A reminder about our concert coming up on Sunday 12th April. This is our final concert of the season so do support it if you can!

We are thrilled to welcome cellist Clare O’Connell and harpist Eleanor Turner to perform for us. Expect dazzling virtuosity, intimate solo moments, and music that dances between passion and delicacy. Along the way, discover hidden gems by Stefano Landi and Nicola Matteis before the programme gently unfolds into the hauntingly beautiful Six Studies in English Folk Song by Ralph Vaughan Williams.

From ornate Baroque brilliance to the warmth of English folk melodies, this is a concert full of contrast, colour and emotion.

You can catch a glimpse of Clare and Eleanor together in this clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzNKVImD_ko

"Two of the most talented and intelligent musicians I’ve had the privilege to work with. Bringing impeccable technique and sensitivity to everything they do they are also much more in tune with the meaning and intention of the material than many musicians.” - Harvey Brough, Composer & Musician

Admission: £15 for adults, £7.50 for students and free admission for children

A teaser of an upcoming digital concert, recorded in St. Peter and St. Paul's Church in Berkhamstead one frosty evening, Clare O'Connell and Eleanor Turner p...

30/03/2026

A captivating journey through centuries of sound from the intricate shimmering world of Marin Marais and Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger to the profound beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach. Expect dazzling virtuosity, intimate solo moments and music that dances between passion and delicacy. Along the way, discover hidden gems by Stefano Landi and Nicola Matteis, before the programme gently unfolds into the hauntingly beautiful Six Studies in English Folk Song by Ralph Vaughan Williams. From ornate Baroque brilliance to the warmth of English folk melodies, this is a concert full of contrast, colour and emotion.

This concert replaces the previously advertised concert. A captivating journey through centuries of sound from the intricate shimmering world of Marin Marais and Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger to the profound beauty of Johann Sebastian Bach.